Exzact Properties Ltd has been ordered to pay £17,800 by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service after it failed to respond to its request for information following an audit which highlighted several issues.
The issues, which were raised at the hearing at Crawley Magistrates’ Court, included the business’ inappropriate method of fire detection and combustible materials blocking fire escapes as well as being stored in the electrical intake cupboard.
It also highlighted incorrect fire action notices in the communal areas, and no evidence of a fire risk assessment.
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The business was absent for the hearing.
Exzact Properties Limited are deemed jointly responsible for fire safety management at Arizona House, a purpose built four-storey block of flats in East Grinstead.
Interim Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Dave Bray, said: “Fire safety regulations are in place for a reason and businesses with legal responsibility for fire safety management must adhere to these laws.
“We are extremely pleased with the outcome of this case and believe it serves as a strong reminder to any responsible persons that they must carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of the risks in their premises.
“The courts have agreed that we were prevented from ensuring the fire safety standards in this residential building are being managed effectively. We will not allow companies to attempt to hide from their duties when our Fire Safety Regulators identify that the Fire Safety Order is not being complied with.”
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